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26-07-2025
The article discusses how Africa is increasingly viewing China as a more reliable and beneficial partner due to its expansive trade policies and economic engagement, while the US is losing influence due to its restrictive approach, including tariffs, aid cuts, and visa restrictions.
Entities: China, Africa, United States, Beijing, Washington • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
China's PLA Naval Submarine Academy has recruited 10 female students for the first time in its 72-year history, marking a significant milestone for the institution known for its rigorous training and specialized programs in submarine operations and naval engineering.
Entities: China, PLA Naval Submarine Academy, Wang Chenyue, Yang Jingyue, Zhejiang province • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
China's state-owned nuclear power firm, China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), has unveiled the design for an advanced nuclear reactor, CFR-1000, marking a significant step in the country's next-generation nuclear energy plans. The reactor is expected to be operational after 2030 and could provide a more efficient and cleaner source of power.
Entities: China, China National Nuclear Corporation, CNNC, CFR-1000, Fuzhou • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
Despite rising US-China tensions, Chinese students continue to pursue American higher education, but are becoming more selective in their choices, prioritizing well-known schools, highly ranked programs, and flexible financial aid packages.
Entities: Jason Lin, Xiamen, Brandeis University, United States, China • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
Pakistan is facing a growing threat to its food security due to climate chaos, characterized by extreme heat, floods, and erratic rainfall. Scientists warn that the country's weather systems have shifted into a 'new normal' of volatility, undermining crop yields and posing a grave risk to the nation's food security.
Entities: Pakistan, Indus River basin, South China Morning Post, Oklahoma State University, Ali Mirchi • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
Despite agreeing to ceasefire talks brokered by US President Donald Trump, Thailand and Cambodia continued to exchange artillery fire along their border for a fourth day, with clashes reported near two disputed temples.
Entities: Thailand, Cambodia, Donald Trump, Samraong, United States • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
The Israeli military has announced a 'tactical pause' in fighting in three areas of Gaza - Muwasi, Deir al-Balah, and Gaza City - from 10am to 8pm daily to allow for humanitarian aid. The move is part of efforts to address the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, where there are warnings of mass starvation. Israel has also resumed aid airdrops to Gaza and is establishing 'humanitarian corridors' for the safe movement of United Nations convoys delivering aid.
Entities: Israel, Gaza, Muwasi, Deir al-Balah, Gaza City • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
A 'Resign Anwar' rally is taking place in Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur, organized by the opposition party Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The protest accuses Anwar of unfulfilled campaign promises, mishandling the economy, and authoritarian tendencies. The rally is expected to draw 15,000 participants, with a significant police presence.
Entities: Anwar Ibrahim, Kuala Lumpur, Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), Malaysia, Mahathir Mohamad • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
NASA plans to reduce its workforce by 20% through a voluntary resignation program, resulting in approximately 3,870 employees leaving the agency, as part of the Trump administration's effort to cut the US federal workforce.
Entities: NASA, United States, Donald Trump, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Mars • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
The article discusses whether Hong Kong's baked pork chop rice should be listed as an intangible heritage dish. The dish is a classic Hong Kong favorite that combines Eastern and Western flavors, reflecting the city's unique colonial history and cultural evolution. Chef Aman Kwok of Kam Shing Restaurant in Shau Kei Wan prepares the dish daily, and it remains a staple for locals and a potential unique selling point for tourists.
Entities: Hong Kong, baked pork chop rice, Aman Kwok, Kam Shing Restaurant, Shau Kei Wan • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
Singapore is experiencing a concerning rise in suicides among young adults in their thirties, with 75 reported cases in 2024, up from 66 the previous year. Experts attribute this surge to a combination of factors including financial stress, burnout, caregiving responsibilities, and mental health challenges. The Samaritans of Singapore and Dr. Sharon Lu, principal clinical psychologist at Singapore's Institute of Mental Health, highlight the complexity of suicide causes, emphasizing that it's rarely due to a single factor but rather an interplay of biological, psychological, social, and cultural risk factors.
Entities: Singapore, Samaritans of Singapore, Institute of Mental Health, Dr. Sharon Lu, South China Morning Post • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
The article discusses the contrasting fortunes of food establishments in Hong Kong, where modern brands like Bakehouse and Chagee are thriving despite the economic downturn, while traditional chains like Taipan Bread & Cakes fail. The success of the thriving brands is attributed to their ability to offer novel experiences, unique products, and quality, as well as finding a balance between profit and expenditure.
Entities: Hong Kong, Bakehouse, Taipan Bread & Cakes, Chagee, Causeway Bay • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: analyze
26-07-2025
The UK government has condemned Hong Kong's latest move to issue bounties on 15 overseas activists accused of national security offenses, labeling it 'transnational repression.' UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper emphasized Britain's commitment to protecting the rights and safety of Hong Kong individuals settled in the UK. The move by Hong Kong's national security police also included new arrest warrants against four more activists related to the 'Hong Kong Parliament,' a group considered subversive by authorities.
Entities: UK, Hong Kong, David Lammy, Yvette Cooper, Hong Kong national security law • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: critique
26-07-2025
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has created an environment of uncertainty and mistrust within the Pentagon, undermining the military's readiness and effectiveness. Hegseth's decision not to promote Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Sims II, despite being cleared of allegations, has sparked tension between him and top military officers. The incident reflects Hegseth's partisan worldview and insistence on absolute loyalty, which has led to the removal of several high-ranking officers who prioritized diversity and inclusion. Hegseth's leadership style has been criticized, with concerns raised about his managerial experience and the competence of his aides. The infighting and investigations have strained Hegseth's ability to manage critical operations, including a recent pause in shipments of arms to Ukraine.
Entities: Pete Hegseth, Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Sims II, Gen. Dan Caine, Gen. Mark Milley, President Trump • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
The article profiles Joe Kennedy III, a former Democratic congressman from Massachusetts, as he retraces his grandfather Robert F. Kennedy's 1967 tour of the Mississippi Delta. Joe Kennedy is on a mission to continue his family's legacy by addressing issues like poverty and lack of access to healthcare in deep-red states through his nonprofit, the Groundwork Project. The article highlights Kennedy's efforts to organize grassroots resistance in Mississippi, Alabama, Oklahoma, and West Virginia, and his criticism of his uncle, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is part of an administration that is overturning core Democratic values.
Entities: Joe Kennedy III, Robert F. Kennedy, Mississippi Delta, Groundwork Project, Democratic Party • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
The New York City Board of Elections has referred a case of possible voter fraud to the Brooklyn District Attorney's office after discovering 22 uncounted paper ballots and allegations of votes being cast by dead people in a closely contested Republican primary for City Council in southern Brooklyn. The Board's investigation found irregularities, including the late discovery of the 22 ballots, which were not scanned by voting machines on election night. Although the Board tossed out the potentially fraudulent ballots, the absentee ballots of dead voters were included in the totals due to a state law that prohibits identifying which candidates they were cast for. The Republican primary, between George Sarantopoulos and Richie Barsamian, remains contested, with Barsamian's campaign alleging that the 22 tossed ballots were likely cast in his favor.
Entities: New York City Board of Elections, Brooklyn District Attorney, George Sarantopoulos, Richie Barsamian, New York City • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
The European Union has decided to withhold $1.7 billion in aid to Ukraine due to concerns over corruption and Ukraine's failure to meet certain governance benchmarks. This decision comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's government faced criticism for threatening the independence of anticorruption agencies, which were investigating top ministers. Although Zelensky later reversed this decision, the EU had already decided to cut the aid based on longstanding guidelines.
Entities: European Union, Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, National Anticorruption Bureau of Ukraine, Specialized Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
Dan Pelzer, a man who read 3,599 books in his lifetime, died at 92. His children created a website to share his reading list, which was varied and included classics, memoirs, and thrillers. Pelzer was a social worker and a lifelong liberal who was close to his family. His reading list has been celebrated by the Columbus Metropolitan Library, which is digitizing the list and planning a display to honor him.
Entities: Dan Pelzer, The New York Times, James Joyce, L. Ron Hubbard, Peace Corps • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
The Houston Astrodome, once a symbol of the city's futuristic vision, has been vacant for decades and is now facing an uncertain future. Despite its historical significance and architectural grandeur, the structure has been the subject of numerous failed redevelopment plans and proposals. The community is divided on what to do with the Astrodome, with some advocating for its preservation and others pushing for its demolition.
Entities: Houston Astrodome, Houston, Harris County, NRG Park, NRG Stadium • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
The article discusses how some parents are rethinking their plans to save for their children's college education using 529 plans. Due to growing uncertainty around the value of higher education and rising tuition costs, many parents are opting for more flexible savings plans, such as brokerage accounts or indexed universal life insurance policies. While 529 plans were once considered a no-brainer for college savings, some parents are now concerned about locking funds into something their child may not use. The article highlights the experiences of several parents who have chosen alternative savings strategies and notes that many families still invest in 529 plans, which can be valuable for funding education.
Entities: Asha Bailey, San Diego, The New York Times, Citi Personal Wealth Management, Michelle Griffith • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
Democrat Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is pushing for cognitive standards in Congress due to concerns about aging lawmakers' mental decline. Despite unanimous rejection of her amendment to a federal spending bill, she plans to continue advocating for the issue, citing voter concerns and generational tensions within the Democratic Party.
Entities: Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Congress, Democratic Party, Kay Granger, Eleanor Holmes Norton • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
Oakland A's rookie Nick Kurtz made history by becoming the first MLB player to achieve 6 hits, 6 runs, and 8 RBIs in a single game, hitting four home runs during a 15-3 win over the Houston Astros. Kurtz's performance was hailed as one of the best games in MLB's 150-year history, with his 19 total bases matching a record set by Shawn Green in 2022. Kurtz's impressive stats have cemented his position as a front-runner for the American League Rookie of the Year award.
Entities: Nick Kurtz, Oakland A's, Houston Astros, MLB, Shawn Green • Tone: positive • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
An Ontario judge acquitted five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team of sexual assault charges, citing a lack of credibility in the complainant's allegations. The players, who were charged in 2024, had pleaded not guilty to the charges related to an incident in 2018. The judge's decision was based on inconsistencies in the complainant's testimony and evidence that contradicted her claims of being heavily intoxicated.
Entities: Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube, Callan Foote • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
At least 7 children were killed and 20 injured when a school roof collapsed in Rajasthan, India, due to monsoon rains. The incident occurred during a morning assembly at the Government Primary School in Piplodi village. Authorities have launched an investigation and promised strict action against those responsible. The incident has been condemned by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rajasthan's state education minister, Madan Dilawar.
Entities: India, Rajasthan, Jhalawar, Piplodi, Government Primary School • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
An Argentine man was awarded $12,500 by a court after Google Street View captured him naked in his yard. The man, a policeman, claimed the incident harmed his dignity and exposed him to ridicule. Google argued the wall surrounding his property was not high enough, but the court ruled that the company's invasion of his privacy was 'blatant' and 'arbitrary'.
Entities: Google, Argentina, CBS News, Street View, Google Maps • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
Mexico's government has dismantled a criminal group linked to a major drug cartel that was behind a massive extortion scheme, arresting eight leaders and seizing exotic animals, cars, and other assets in the largest operation of its kind to date.
Entities: Mexico, Omar Garcia Harfuch, State of Mexico, Liberacion, CBS News • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
A Royal Caribbean crew member stabbed a fellow employee on the Icon of the Seas cruise ship near the Bahamas, then jumped overboard and died. The incident occurred on Thursday night, and the victim, a 28-year-old South African woman, was left in stable condition. The ship initiated a search and rescue operation but was unable to save the perpetrator.
Entities: Royal Caribbean, Icon of the Seas, Bahamas, San Salvador Island, South Africa • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
The Trump administration has claimed a "major trade breakthrough" after Australia announced it will ease restrictions on U.S. beef imports. Australia's Agriculture Minister Julie Collins stated that the relaxation of restrictions, designed to prevent mad cow disease, would not compromise biosecurity. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins congratulated President Trump on the breakthrough, saying it gives greater access to U.S. beef producers. However, some Australian lawmakers and industry representatives expressed concerns over the potential risks of mad cow disease and the impact on the country's cattle industry.
Entities: Donald Trump, Australia, United States, Julie Collins, Brooke L. Rollins • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
The United States and Mexico have signed an agreement to address the longstanding issue of sewage pollution from the Tijuana River into California. The accord outlines specific steps and a new timetable to clean up the problem, including Mexico's allocation of $93 million towards infrastructure projects and the U.S. completing the expansion of the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Entities: United States, Mexico, Tijuana River, California, Environmental Protection Agency • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
Two wallabies escaped from their enclosure in Mouscron, Belgium, and sparked a cross-border chase in Belgium and France. One was captured by firefighters in France, while the other remains at large. The incident occurred while their owner was on vacation and had entrusted their care to a neighbor.
Entities: wallabies, Belgium, France, Mouscron, Lille • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
The Canadian government is taking steps to liberalize internal trade by removing interprovincial trade barriers, driven by the threat of US tariffs under President Donald Trump. The move aims to boost the Canadian economy, reduce reliance on the US market, and increase productivity. The barriers, which include differing regulations and licensing standards, have long hindered the flow of goods and services within Canada. While progress has been slow in the past, the current government has made significant strides, with several provinces introducing bills to ease trade and signing a memorandum of understanding to allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales by May 2026.
Entities: Canada, United States, Donald Trump, Paradigm Spirits, Irma Joeveer • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
European countries are making significant efforts to purchase U.S. weapons for Ukraine, with some amending their constitutions to allow for increased military spending. Despite these efforts, there is still uncertainty about how some countries will finance their contributions. The development comes as part of a deal with the U.S., facilitated by Trump.
Entities: Europe, U.S., Ukraine, Germany, Norway • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
Renowned Japanese horror director Kiyoshi Kurosawa is set to make his first samurai film, diverging from his typical modern-day horror themes. The film will maintain his signature eerie narrative style but will be set in a samurai-era castle. Kurosawa discussed his filmmaking philosophy, emphasizing realism and the balance between entertainment and authenticity.
Entities: Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Japanese, The Associated Press, Japan Cuts film festival, New York • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
Pope Leo XIV has urged the public to view migrants and refugees as 'messengers of hope', emphasizing their courage and tenacity in the face of adversity. The Pope's statement comes amid the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration, including mass deportation efforts and the detention of immigrants in overcrowded facilities. Pope Leo, the first American Pope and formerly a bishop who served the poor in Peru, highlighted his own experience as a descendant of immigrants and emphasized the importance of welcoming migrants and refugees as part of a global community.
Entities: Pope Leo XIV, Trump administration, United States, Peru, Venezuela • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
The article discusses a growing trend of African Americans relocating to Kenya, citing a desire to connect with their heritage and find a sense of community and belonging. The individuals interviewed for the article report feeling more at home in Kenya due to the cultural and racial affinity they share with the local population. They have started businesses and are integrating into Kenyan society. While some experts suggest that the current US political environment may be a factor in their decision, the individuals themselves cite a desire for a better quality of life and a sense of restoration.
Entities: Kenneth Harris, Kenya, Nairobi, Atlanta, Donald Trump • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
Tunisians protested on July 25, 2025, against President Kais Saied's authoritarian rule, marking four years since he consolidated power by suspending parliament and ruling by decree. Critics view his actions as a coup that led Tunisia away from democracy.
Entities: Kais Saied, Tunisia, Arab Spring, The Washington Post, Associated Press • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
The U.S. and Qatar are nearing a final agreement on Qatar donating a Boeing 747-8 aircraft to the U.S. for use as Air Force One, with the Department of Defense responsible for its maintenance.
Entities: U.S. government, Qatar, Air Force One, Boeing 747-8, Department of Defense • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
Fighting between Cambodia and Thailand has entered its second day, with neither side showing willingness to back down. Over 130,000 people have been evacuated, and at least 15 civilians have been killed. The conflict is fueled by a longstanding territorial dispute and a feud between the two countries' former leaders, Hun Sen and Thaksin Shinawatra. Despite international calls for peace, the situation remains tense, with a ceasefire possible but an all-out war still a concern.
Entities: Cambodia, Thailand, Hun Sen, Thaksin Shinawatra, Si Sa Ket province • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
A fierce tropical storm, Typhoon Co-may, has swept through the Philippines' mountainous north, causing at least 25 deaths and forcing 278,000 people to seek refuge. The storm has brought widespread flooding, landslides, and electrocution, with over 80 towns and cities declaring a state of calamity. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has warned that the country must adapt to the growing frequency of natural disasters due to climate change. The US has pledged to provide military aircraft to assist in transporting aid to remote areas if needed.
Entities: Typhoon Co-may, Philippines, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Pangasinan province, Luzon • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
The Spanish women's football team is set to face England in the Women's Euro 2025 final, bringing back memories of their World Cup triumph two years ago. However, the euphoria of that victory was marred by the Luis Rubiales scandal, who was convicted of sexual assault for non-consensually kissing Jenni Hermoso on the podium. Despite being world champions, the Spanish team lacks support and recognition, with fans and players expressing disappointment over the lack of change in gender inequality and the treatment of players. England star Keira Walsh, who played with Spanish players at Barcelona, notes that the Spanish team didn't receive the same level of respect and support as England did after their Euro victory. The article highlights the ongoing issues in Spanish football, including the lack of investment and the lingering effects of the Rubiales scandal.
Entities: Spain women's national football team, England women's national football team, Luis Rubiales, Jenni Hermoso, Sarina Wiegman • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
Riverdance star Michael Flatley is considering running for the Irish presidency in the autumn election, according to a court hearing. Flatley has hinted at his candidacy, stating that the 'average person on the street' is unhappy with the status quo and needs a 'true proper deep voice' to speak for them. The 67-year-old, currently living in Monaco, plans to move back to Ireland in the next two weeks.
Entities: Michael Flatley, Ireland, Riverdance, Monaco, County Cork • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
The Tour de France organizers have shortened Stage 19 from 130km to 95km to avoid a herd of cows infected with contagious nodular dermatitis in Col des Saisies. The stage started an hour later than planned and bypassed two climbs. The tour is currently led by Tadej Pogacar, who is set to end in Paris on Sunday.
Entities: Tour de France, Albertville, La Plagne, Col des Saisies, Tadej Pogacar • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
Turkey is battling severe wildfires that have killed 13 people, including 10 volunteers and forestry workers, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warning of a 'truly great disaster'. The fires have led to the declaration of disaster zones in two provinces, with 25,000 people involved in the emergency effort. The situation is part of a larger extreme weather pattern across southern Europe, with countries like Cyprus, Albania, and Greece also experiencing severe wildfires and heatwaves.
Entities: Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Cyprus, Southern Europe, Eskisehir province • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
A former US special forces officer, Anthony Aguilar, who worked with the US- and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) aid distribution centres, has revealed to the BBC that he witnessed 'war crimes' committed by the Israeli Defense Forces against Palestinians in Gaza. Aguilar stated that he had never seen such brutality and use of indiscriminate and unnecessary force against a civilian population in his entire career.
Entities: Anthony Aguilar, Gaza, Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), Israel, Israeli Defense Forces • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
Georges Abdallah, a 74-year-old Lebanese national, has been released from prison in France after serving 41 years for his involvement in the murders of two diplomats, one American and one Israeli. Abdallah was a member of the Lebanese Armed Revolutionary Factions (LARF), a Marxist group that targeted Israeli and US interests in Europe. Despite being eligible for parole since 1999, his release was repeatedly blocked due to pressure from the US and Israel. His release was finally granted after an appeal court ruled that his detention was 'disproportionate' and that he no longer posed a threat. Abdallah was immediately deported to Lebanon.
Entities: Georges Abdallah, France, Lebanon, Lebanese Armed Revolutionary Factions (LARF), Israel • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
Kristin Cabot, the chief people officer of US tech company Astronomer, has resigned following a viral video of her embracing the company's CEO at a Coldplay concert. The video, which was displayed on a large screen at the concert, sparked widespread attention and memes on social media. The incident led to an investigation by Astronomer, resulting in the resignation of CEO Andy Byron and Cabot's subsequent departure.
Entities: Kristin Cabot, Astronomer, Coldplay, Andy Byron, Pete DeJoy • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
The global demand for matcha, a type of Japanese green tea, is surging due to its popularity on social media and Japan's post-pandemic tourism boom. However, the increased demand, combined with smaller tea crops due to heatwaves and US tariffs on Japan, is pushing up matcha prices. Traditionally, matcha is made from green tea leaves called tencha, which are kept under shade for weeks while they're still growing. The leaves are harvested, dried, and ground into powder using stone mills. Many retailers have set limits on how much customers can buy due to the shortage. Some advocates are promoting more mindful consumption of matcha, encouraging people to savour it in its purest form rather than as an ingredient in recipes. The matcha craze has sparked a movement to promote respect for Japanese tea culture and tradition.
Entities: Matcha, Japan, US, Lauren Purvis, Mizuba Tea Co • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
The UK government has condemned Hong Kong's latest cash offer for information leading to the arrest of 19 pro-democracy activists living abroad, calling it 'transnational repression.' The move is seen as an attempt by Hong Kong authorities to intimidate and silence activists who have fled to countries like the UK.
Entities: UK, Hong Kong, David Lammy, Yvette Cooper, China • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
Adriel Sanders, a 41-year-old American lawyer, left her corporate law career in the United States and relocated to Paris, France, to pursue her passion for fashion and content creation. She quit her job, sold her belongings, and moved to Paris in 2020, where she now runs her own fashion brand, Adriel Felise. Sanders shares her journey, from feeling unfulfilled in her corporate job to finding happiness and pursuing her dreams in Paris.
Entities: Adriel Sanders, Paris, France, United States, Washington, D.C. • Tone: positive • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
CNBC's Jim Cramer predicts that next week will be pivotal for Wall Street due to a series of market-moving events, including the Federal Reserve's meeting, the nonfarm payroll report, and earnings from tech giants Apple, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft. Cramer expects the Fed to express caution on tariff-driven inflation and believes that Big Tech earnings will be significant, with Microsoft and Meta likely to report better-than-expected results. He also highlights the importance of the nonfarm payroll report, which could impact the Fed's decision on interest rates.
Entities: Jim Cramer, Federal Reserve, Wall Street, Apple, Amazon • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
The article discusses the debate surrounding the safe amount of coffee consumption, citing various studies and expert opinions. While moderate coffee drinking (1-3 cups a day) is linked to health benefits and longevity, excessive consumption can increase the risk of dementia and cardiovascular disease. Experts recommend moderation, with a daily limit of 400 milligrams of caffeine, and emphasize the importance of individual tolerance and lifestyle considerations.
Entities: National Coffee Association, Harvard, Deepak Chopra, Roxana Ehsani, Food and Drug Administration • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
The luxury market recovery is facing four key headwinds: currency fluctuations, a U.S. sales spike potentially driven by frontloading ahead of tariffs, price increases to offset added costs, and product divergence with varying performances across categories and brands. Despite softer sales, LVMH's better-than-expected results moved luxury stocks higher. Upcoming earnings from Kering, Hermes, and Prada will provide further insight into the high-end market's recovery.
Entities: LVMH, Kering, Hermes, Prada, Japan • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
Tesla plans to launch a 'friends and family' car service in the San Francisco Bay Area, according to California regulators. However, the company lacks permits to operate a driverless service in the state and will have to use human drivers. Tesla has a charter-party carrier permit, allowing it to run a private car service with human drivers. The company is currently testing a robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, and has been accused of misleading consumers about its driver assistance systems in California.
Entities: Tesla, Elon Musk, California, San Francisco Bay Area, California Public Utilities Commission • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
The article discusses the ongoing debate in India regarding the role of the English language in the country, with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) challenging its significance. The BJP, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, has been promoting Hindi and reducing the use of English in public life, sparking tensions and protests across the country. Critics argue that this move undermines India's global competitiveness and ignores the importance of English as a bridge between different regions and cultures. The article highlights the complex history of English in India, its evolution as a language of commerce, law, and privilege, and the current pushback against the BJP's language policies.
Entities: India, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, English language • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, recently visited Gaza after an incident where stray ammunition struck Gaza's only Catholic church, killing three people. He shared his eyewitness account with CNN's Erin Burnett, describing what he witnessed during his tour.
Entities: Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Gaza, Israel, CNN, Erin Burnett • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports on the severe hunger crisis in Gaza, where nearly 100,000 women and children are suffering from severe acute malnutrition according to the UN's World Food Programme. Gupta details the life-threatening medical conditions resulting from this crisis.
Entities: Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Gaza, CNN, Tiffany Anthony, Nadia Kounang • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan was filming a Netflix documentary about his life and career in collaboration with WWE at the time of his death at 71. The project, which has been in the works since 2024, will still be released despite his passing, with over 20 hours of interviews and 30 hours of scenes already shot. The documentary's filmmakers will re-tool portions to address Hogan's death.
Entities: Hulk Hogan, Netflix, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), Bryan Storkel, Connor Schell • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
A toxic algal bloom, fueled by a marine heat wave, has devastated South Australia's coastline, killing thousands of marine animals and ravaging the state's fishing industry. The bloom, caused by the algae Karenia mikimotoi, has poisoned over 4,500 square kilometers of water and littered beaches with carcasses. Experts warn that climate change is making such events more frequent and severe, and that there is no way to stop the bloom once it begins. The government has announced a support package to help with the cleanup and economic fallout.
Entities: South Australia, Great Southern Reef, Scott Bennett, University of Tasmania, Karenia mikimotoi • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
A Nigerian village, Yelwata, is burying its dead after a deadly raid by suspected bandits or armed herders killed at least 160 people, part of a brutal campaign to drive Christian farming communities from their fertile land in the country's volatile Middle Belt region, amidst escalating farmer-herder clashes fueled by population growth, climate crisis, and collapsing traditional peacemaking.
Entities: Yelwata, Nigeria, Benue state, Fulani pastoralists, Terhemba Lormba • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
The article discusses how Corporate America is experiencing a mixed impact from President Trump's tariffs, with some companies reporting financial pain and others booming. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs as over 100 big companies reported earnings. CEOs are trying to navigate the uncertainty around tariffs, with some passing on increased costs to consumers. The final impact of tariffs is still uncertain and may take months to materialize.
Entities: Corporate America, President Trump, S&P 500, Nasdaq, Columbia Business School • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
The article discusses the current state of the US housing market, where home prices have hit an all-time high despite a decline in sales. The median price for an existing home sold in June was $435,300, a record high, while sales numbers were at a nine-month low. The market is characterized by a divide between those who have housing equity and can afford to buy or trade up, and first-time homebuyers who are priced out due to high prices and mortgage rates. The article cites experts and data from organizations such as the National Association of Realtors and Redfin to explain the trends and their implications.
Entities: National Association of Realtors, Jessica Lautz, Redfin, Wells Fargo, Washington, D.C. • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
Nearly 4,000 NASA employees, about 20% of its workforce, have opted to leave the agency through a deferred resignation program initiated by the Trump administration. The reduction follows the administration's plan to cut the federal workforce and implement efficiency measures. The cuts have sparked criticism from scientists and space organizations, who are also concerned about proposed budget reductions for NASA.
Entities: NASA, Trump administration, Cheryl Warner, John Raoux, Kennedy Space Center • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
The article discusses the issue of primate pet ownership in the United States, highlighting the cruel treatment and poor living conditions of these animals. A proposed bill, the Captive Primate Safety Act, aims to make private ownership and breeding of primates illegal in all 50 states. The article features the story of Violeta, an endangered Mexican spider monkey who was poached and smuggled into California, and is now being rehabilitated at the Oakland Zoo. Experts from the zoo and animal welfare groups argue that keeping primates as pets is detrimental to their well-being and fuels a brutal pet trade.
Entities: Violeta, Oakland Zoo, California, United States, Captive Primate Safety Act • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
A Russian An-24 passenger plane operated by Angara Airlines crashed in Russia's Far East region, killing all 48 people on board. The crash occurred 9 miles south of Tynda, in the Amur Region, due to unknown causes. The region's governor, Vasily Orlov, declared three days of mourning. The plane was almost 50 years old and had recently passed a safety inspection, but was involved in four minor incidents since 2018. Adverse weather conditions were reported at the time of the crash.
Entities: Russia, Tynda, Amur Region, Vasily Orlov, Angara Airlines • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
European diplomats met with Iranian officials in Istanbul, Turkey, for the first time since Israel and the US bombed Iran last month. The meeting lasted four hours and was described as 'serious, frank and detailed.' The talks aimed to address concerns about Iran's nuclear program and the potential reinstatement of sanctions. The European diplomats warned that sanctions could be reimposed if Iran doesn't comply with the requirements, and Iran has vowed to retaliate if snapback sanctions are issued.
Entities: European diplomats, Iran, US, Israel, Istanbul • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
The parents of Malki Roth, a 15-year-old U.S. citizen killed in the 2001 Sbarro pizzeria bombing in Jerusalem, met with U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro to urge the extradition of Ahlam al-Tamimi, the Hamas terrorist responsible for the bombing. The U.S. State Department has a $5 million reward for information leading to al-Tamimi's capture, but Jordan has refused to extradite her. The Roths are seeking concrete steps from the U.S. Department of Justice to advance al-Tamimi's extradition.
Entities: Malki Roth, Ahlam al-Tamimi, Jeanine Pirro, Sbarro pizzeria, Jerusalem • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
The US and Israel have conducted separate counterterrorism operations, killing senior leaders of ISIS and Hezbollah. US CENTCOM forces raided al-Bab, Syria, killing Dhiya' Zawba Muslih al-Hardani and his two sons, while the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) killed Ali Mohammad Hassan Qoutan, Hezbollah's personnel officer for the Bint Jbeil sector.
Entities: US, Israel, ISIS, Hezbollah, CENTCOM • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
Socialist NYC mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani celebrated his wedding to artist Rama Duwaji with a lavish, three-day party at his family's secluded compound in Uganda, featuring tight security, luxury cars, and a DJ. The event was criticized for being insensitive to the local community, which was mourning the death of a former Ugandan Supreme Court Judge.
Entities: Zohran Mamdani, Rama Duwaji, Uganda, New York, Kampala • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
A social media account claiming to be the Farsi-language spokesperson for the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad has made the outrageous claim that Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, spends most of his days sleeping and getting 'high on substances'. The authenticity of the account and its claims are uncertain, but two intelligence experts believe it to be genuine, describing it as a 'new battlefield tool' for the Mossad. The claim is not the first to be made about Khamenei's alleged drug use, with a similar assertion made by an Iranian academic in 2022.
Entities: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Mossad, Israel, Iran, i24News • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
The article discusses how President Donald Trump's cost-cutting measures are in line with the legacy of Ronald Reagan, thanks in part to the guidance of Don Devine, a former Reagan administration official. Devine, who led Reagan's efforts to slash the federal bureaucracy, has become a mentor to a new generation in Washington and has seen his book on government reform become required reading in Trump's administration. The article highlights Trump's efforts to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and downsize the government, and notes that Devine's advice has been influential in shaping Trump's personnel decisions. Devine praises Trump's fearlessness and willingness to make tough decisions, comparing him to Reagan.
Entities: Donald Trump, Ronald Reagan, Don Devine, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Department of Government Efficiency • Tone: positive • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
Hong Kong's national security police have issued arrest warrants for 19 overseas-based activists linked to the pro-democracy group Hong Kong Parliament, accusing them of subversion under a national security law imposed by Beijing in 2020. The activists are alleged to have organized or participated in the group's activities, including a referendum and elections, which authorities claim aimed to subvert state power. The move has been condemned by the UK and Australian governments, who see it as an example of transnational repression.
Entities: Hong Kong, China, Hong Kong Parliament, Elmer Yuen, Victor Ho • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-07-2025
Venezuelan men deported from the US to El Salvador's notorious mega-prison, Cecot, describe experiencing 'state-sanctioned torture', including beatings, isolation, and dirty water. Lawyers for the men say they were subjected to harsh conditions and human rights abuses. The men were repatriated to Venezuela following a prisoner swap deal between the US and Venezuelan governments.
Entities: El Salvador, Cecot, Venezuela, US, Nicolás Maduro • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform